There are many methods to age metal. Depending on the type of metal and the look you want, you can turn your new metal objects into super rusty pieces, chippy, a patina finish or the look of galvanized metal. I was going for the galvanized metal look and ended up with galvanized metal with rust.
![DIY Galvanized Rusty Tin via homework - carolynshomework DIY Galvanized Rusty Tin via homework - carolynshomework](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf7njIs47Sjd7_ukh036BmKgrkaVlJ00mlrdyKfbFaxTtw6tlCtR_6sgwvLQiqY2oVf6eqYWaNpr2w2yxHa84ZImQgOAEdogwTInbo9cjdrSYhFxbs6m0KcJaAEsWXPaEHZYhYA6F406Be/?imgmax=800)
I don’t mind the rust. It’s always a bit of a chemistry experiment when you try to age metal.
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To get the look of galvanized metal which has a dull, uneven finish, you soak your metal piece in toilet bowl cleaner. I used a heavy duty ziploc bag to soak my tin. The tin originally had a very shiny finish. I had used it for another project and it had globs of permanent glue on it. In order to get the glue off I sanded it lightly. This is probably why my piece not only “galvanized” but rusted. That and the fact that I forgot about it and left it soaking outside in the toilet bowl cleaner overnight.
* Use gloves and preferably work outside since the toilet bowl cleaner is very harsh.
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When I remembered my tin the next day it was completely covered in orange rust. I thought it was ruined but once I rinsed it off most of the rust came off and I was left with a non-shiny, semi galvanized rusty tin.
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The process is so interesting. I can’t wait to try it on another metal piece. The next time I won’t sand it and we’ll see if I get just a galvanized look.
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Since it’s summer, I added a starfish to the top of my tin.
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You can check out my previous post on how I
rusted a jar lid with vinegar here. Have you ever aged metal? What technique have you used? Let me know, I love trying new things.
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Fantastic! I love the look you achieved!!!
ReplyDeleteIt came out beautiful! I love all of the patina you achieved!
ReplyDeleteThank you for this! I'm always looking for ways to age metal. So, I just now put a couple of test pieces in blue goo. ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing! I was just thinking the other day there has to be a way for me to make my own galvanized looking tin! Ha! you beat me to it! Can't wait to go try it out!
ReplyDelete- Jaclyn